Tapeworms

Alternate Name: Cestodes

Test:

Faeces microscopy (+), specific skin test (+complement fixation test (+), Hb (L) ),

Sign:

Dd:

Pernicious anaemia, other enteric infestations;epilepsy

Phys:

An often asymptomatic infection of the gut by one of numerous cestode species. Larval stages may infect brain, liver, luhg, etc.